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August 18, 1981 - 7:00 P.M.
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A presentation by Mayor Melanie Billig to retired.Councilmember Alan C.
Bond,-thanking him for all of his contributions to the City of San Luis
Obispo.
CONSENT ITEMS
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Bond,-and-seconded by Councilman Dunin,
the following minutes be approved:
July 13, 1981 at 12:10 P.M. August 4, 1981 at 7:00 P.M.
July 29, 1981 at 2:00 P.M. August 10, 1981.at 12:10 P.M.
August 3, 1981 at 12:10 P.M.
Motion carried all ayes.
C -2 PLANNING COMMISSION TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
On motion of Councilman Dunin, and seconded by Mayor Billig, the
following ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 898; (1981
Series), an ordinance of.the City Council of the ity of San Luis
Obispo amending certain provisions of Chapter 4 of the San Luis
Obispo Municipal Code (Planning Commission) to revise terms of_
appointment and including wording clarification on terms that
any commissioner having served six consecutive years can only serve
one additional term. Introduced to print by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Councilman Dunin, Mayor Billig, Councilmembers Bond
and Dovey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -3 HISTORICAL PRESERVATION- COMMITTEE
Consideration of a resolution establishing a Historical
Preservation Committee (_continued 8/3/81). Councilwoman
Dovey stated that she could support this resolution with the
following changes. Section 2 changed to read "Technical
Heritage and Preservation Committee"
1. Left the same.
2. Conduct research on and complete a survey and inventory of
such structures within the City..
3. Compile and make available to the public, information on the
history of specific structures within the City.
4. Recommend to the City Council (or other appropriate bodies
designated by the Council) a,list of structures and areas
which should be designated as historically or architecturally
culturally significant.
5. Recommend to City Council.guidelines for the development of
new structures and the rehabilitation of existing structures.
Section 3. The Ad -Hoc Preservation Committee will report
to the City Council on their progress on these responsibilities
within six months of the.appointment of.committee members.
The committee will begin reviewing specific projects purusant
to item #6 above after the first five are completed and accepted
by the City Council.
Penny Rappa stated that she could not support the proposed resolu-
tion that the council had before them but would like to see a
permanent committee created regardless of its name that could
establish criteria for designating structures"and areas as his-
torically significant and the committee given the money to make
a survey and inventory on such structures within the city. She
felt this preservation committee should be by ordinance and not by
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resolution, and would urge the council to establish such a committee
as soon as possible.
Leo Penard agreed with.the comments made by Penny Rappa and stated
that a communication had been sent to the City Council by Old Town
Neighborhood Association to first thank the City Council for having
moved ahead with the historic preservation but they felt that the
resolution developed at the August 3, 1981 meeting should also
incorporate the following concerns which were discussed but that
did not appear in the existing resolution. They felt that if the
City wanted a preservation program that is able to take advantage
of tax benefits contained in the 1976 tax reform act than the
City needed to adopt an ordinance which would establish "A duly
designated review body such as a board or commission with the power
to review proposed alterations..."
The Association was requesting five items:
1. The Council should resolve to adopt an ordinance which
would meet Federal and State guidelines for tax certification.
2. Direct the City Attorney to draft such an ordinance.
3. Appoint an Ad -Hoc Committee (so that work might begin
before the.ordinance was adopted) to develop criteria
and standards in accordance with State and Federal guidelines.
4. After in introduction of criteria and standards the council
should initiate the cultural resources survey.
5. Set deadlines for these actions to be completed.
Mayor Billig stated that she was very disappointed in the draft
resolution submitted by staff as it was not what she considered
had been discussed at the August 3, 1918 council meeting. She also
did not feel that the minutes correctly reflected what the council
had stated. She proposed that the resolution be changed to reflect
that it not be an Ad -Hoc Committee but rather a Technical Committee.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Mayor Billig, to introduce
a resolution to establish the responsibilities of a Technical
Historical Preservation Committee, with minor amendments.
Councilwoman Dovey moved to adopt the resolution with her suggested
wording as mentioned_7previously. Motion failed for lack of a second.
On motion made by Mayor Billig, and seconded by Councilman Bond,
to get a full transcript of the August 3, 1981 council minutes
in order to clarify for staff that the intent of the council (in
making the resolution to establish an advisory body) along with
the additional clarification comments made this evening and bring
this back to a future council meeting.
Motion carried, all ayes.
C -4 HRC GRANTS -IN -AID. AGREEMENTS
A. A motion of Councilman Bond, and seconded by Councilman
Dunin the following resolution was introduced: Resolution
No. 4575 (1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the City
of San Luis Obispo approving an agreement between the City and
Family Services Center to provide two thousand five hundred
dollars ($2,500) for services provided from July 1, 1981 -
June 30, 1982.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
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B. On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No 4576,
(1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the City of
San Luis Obispo approving an agreement between the city and
San Luis Obispo Hotline, Inc. to provide five thousand four
hundred dollars ($5,400) for services provided from July 1,1981 -
June 30, 1982.
Resolution passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C. On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No:'4577,
(1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San
Luis Obispo approving an agreement between the city and the
Salvation Army to provide ten thousand dollars ($10,000)
for services provided from July 1, 1981 - June 30, 1982.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
D. On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin,
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4578,
(1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the city of
San Luis Obispo approving an agreement between the city and
Economic Opportunity Commission to provide one thousand dollars
($1,000) for services provided from July 1, 1981 - June 30, 1982.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
E. On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin
the following resolution was introduced: Resolution No 4579,
(1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the city of San
Luis Obispo approving an agreement between the city and San
Luis Obispo Retired Senior Volunteer Program to provide three
thousand dollars ($3,000) for services provided from July 1, 1981
to June 30, 1982.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Council considered an ordinance amending Article 7, Chapter 6
of-the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code regarding labor on all public
works contracts.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin the
following ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 899, (1981 series),
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an ordinance of the council of the city of San Luis Obispo
amending Chapter 6 of the Municipal Code;:. repealing Sections
7600., 7600.1, 7600.3, 7600.4, 7600.5, 7600.6, of the Municipal
Code Article VII, Chapter 6 and renumbering Section 7600.2 "Labor
on Public Works contracts.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -6 PARKING LOT RESURFACING AND RECONSTRUCTION
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin to
approve plans and specifications and to authorize staff to advertise
for bids for "Parking Lost Resurfacing and Fire Station No. 2
Parking Lot Reconstruction," City Plan Nos. E -35, E -36 and E -37,
bid estimates $28,800, $6,170 and $14,128 respectively, without
_:.....contingencies.
Motion carried all ayes.
Councilman Settle absent.
C -7 BIA ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACT -R. CORCORAN
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin to
continue a resolution approving an agreement between the City
and Robert Corcoran as BIA Area Administrator through June 30, 1982
to September 1, 1981 council meeting.
Motion carried, all ayes.
C -8 QUARTERLY WATER PROGRAM PRIORITY SCHEDULE
Council considered the priority schedule for waterlines under
the $25,000 quarterly water program for first quarter of fiscal
year 1981 -1982.
Keith Gurney, speaking on behalf of John King, questioned the council
why their project was listed in a priority rating of number 3 when
the developers urgency ratio from 1 to 10 was higher then the
second project on the list.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Dunin, seconded
by Mayor Billig, to approve the next two quarterly priority lists
to include approval of the first three projects which would include
a.10" line in Bond Street from Longview to Kentucky, to an 8"
line in Lincoln from Chorro to Broad for Mr. French, Tract 939
and an 8" line in Beach Street from Pacific to Pismo for John King.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Dunin, Mayor Billig, and Councilwoman Dovey
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Settle
C -9 COUNTY /CITIES BASIC EMERGENCY PLAN
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to
adopt the draft Basic Plan with minor revisions as submitted by
staff for County /Cities Basic Plan for Peacetime Emergencies.
Motion carried, Councilman Settle absent.
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C -10 TEAM MANAGEMENT SALARY AND BENEFIT PACKAGE
On motion of Councilman ..Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4580 (1981 Series)
a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo estab-
lishing salaries and benefits for certain management personnel
and superseding previous resolutions in conflict. .
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
C -11 REVISED SALARY AND BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No: 4581 (1981
Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo
adopting and retifying the memorandum of understanding between the
City of San Luis Obispo and the San Luis Obispo Firefighters'
Association for the Period of July 1, 1981 - June 30, 1982.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No: 4582 (1981
Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo
increasing General Fund appropriations for the 1981/1982 fiscal
year in the amount of $123,000.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -12 CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY - YVONNE MAGNIA
On motion of Councilman Bond; seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
claim against the City by Yvonne Magnia for injuries sustained
to the claimant caused by tripping on alleged defective City street
be denied.
Motion carried, Councilman Settle absent.
C -13 ASPHALTIC EMULSION AND ROCK SCREENINGS/STREET-CHIP SEAL COAT PROJECT
City Clerk to report of bids received for "Asphaltic Emulsion and
Rock Screenings for Street Chip Seal Coat Project," Street
deficiency list, bids estimates $18,700 and $7,100 respectively
without contingencies, bids opened on 8/7/81. -
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4583 (1981
Series), a resolution awarding the contract to the low bidder,
Walter Bros. Construction Company in the amount of $7,070.
Resolution adopted on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
A motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4584 (1981
Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis
Obispo determining that city staff may purchase asphaltic emulsion.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -14 WORD PROCESSING SYSTEM BIDS
City Clerks report of bids received for "Word Processing System"
bids opened July 31, 1981, bid estimate $10,600 without contingencies
(Administration and City Clerks Offices).
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4585 (1981
Series), a resolution awarding the contract to the IBM Corporation
in the amount of $10,704.70.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
' NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4586 (1981
Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo
appropriating an additional $1,219 for purchase of the word processing
equipment and maintenance.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -15 FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF TRACT 465 -VAL VISTA ESTATES
Council considered the granting a final acceptance of public
improvements in Tract No. 465, located at 990 Los Osos Valley
Road, Stan Bell, subdivider.
Mayor Billig stated that she was still uncomfortable with granting
final acceptance of all public improvements as she felt that the
sewer lines should be given a final televised inspection.
Stan Bell stated that the City public services inspectors had
inspected these lines and they were satisfactory to them so he
did not feel that it was fair for the City to delay granting of
the public improvements in his project.
Don Smith, Los Osos Valley Road, was concerned as these lines had
overflowed twice in the last year and was not convinced that this
was safe.
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After brief discussion it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, seconded
by Mayor Billig, that a final televised inspection be made with the
City to choose an outside firm and that this cost would be shared
50/50 with the developer.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Bond and Settle
C -16 OPERATING AGREEMENTS - DOWNTOWN HOUSING CONSERVATION PROGRAM
On motion of Councilman Bond, _seconded by Councilman Dunin, the
c: following-resolution -was _ introduced::_. -Resolution..N6. -4587. C1981
Series), a resolution of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo
approving operating agreements between the City and Security Pacific
Bank Process Loans as part of the City's Block Grant Program.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
C -17 SOLAR WATER HEATING REPORT FOR SINSHEIMER POOL
On a motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin,
that the Solar Water Heating Report by Milton Johnson and Clifford
Anderson be accepted and staff directed to include Solar Heating
in future pool improvements for Sinsheimer Pool.
Motion carried, Councilman Settle absent.
C -18 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Council considered City Clerks report of bids received for "Waste-
water Treatment Plant, Biofilter #1, Digesters No. 1 & 3, Equipment
Removal and Installation" City plan No.s D -45B, D -50B, D -51B, bid
estimates $85,000 without contingencies.
After brief discussion it was moved by Mayor Billig, seconded by
Councilman Dunin, to reject all bids and authorize staff to re-
advertise. Bids to come back to City Council by September 1, 1981.
Motion carried, Councilman Settle absent.
1. LAGUNA LAKE PARK GRAZING LEASE
City Council held a public auction on the leasing of approximately 153.3
acres of grazing land in Laguna Lake Park to be for a period of three years.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, reported that no rams or sheep
would be allowed and that the City did not intend that this would be a
bull pasture either.
Mayor Billig declared the public auction to be open starting'at a minimum
bid of $.80 per acre.
Joanne Switzer, representing Alex Madonna, offered a bid for $.80.
... Ken Lewis of :.'Cayucos gave a bid for $.85.
The bidding continued back and forth between these two individuals until
Joanne Switzer offered a bid of $1.75 per acre.
Mayor Billig stated that Joanne Switzer representing Alex Madonna was
the successful bidder at $1.75 per acre.
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2. ADULT ENTERTAINMENT MORATORIUM
Council held a public hearing to consider an interim urgency ordinance
allowing for a four month time extension of the moratorium on Adult
Entertainment Activities.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for or against
the proposed ordinance. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 900 (1981 Series), an interim
urgency ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo extending a moratorium
on the establishment of adult entertainment enterprises for a period of
four months.
Introduced and finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
3. REVISED TENTATIVE MAP FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION 80 -174
Public hearing to consider requests to revise the -boundary of the
tentative map for Minor Subdivision 80 -174 to combine 15 lots into 2
lots and reflect the abandoned street located at 2238, 2246 and 2252
Broad Street, Mid -State Bank, subdivider (continued from 8/4/81).
Geoff Grote, Acting Administrative Officer, stated that this item had
been before the City Council at its August 4, 1981 meeting. At that
time several members of the council indicated their interest in approving
a revised tentative map with the proviso that the savings and loan building
not be allowed a drive through window. It was his opinion that the
subdivision process was not a appropriate method for the regulation of
drive through windows in financial institutions. He thought that the
Council's options were more limited and were as follows:
Option 1
Council could deny the amendment to the tentative map. However, he would
strongly recommend that Council make findings in the event they choose
this course of action, i.e. improper density.
Option 2
Council may approve the amendment to the tentative map and thus allowing
this subdivision to create two lots from the existing 15 lots.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Vic Montgomery, MDW and representing the property owner, asked that the
council revise condition 5 that would allow some sort of access to Broad
Street. He also felt to restrict a drive through facility would not be
in keeping with the adopted CN Zone of this property which allows it
with administrative approval.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by
Councilman Dunin, the following resolution be introduced: Resolution
No. 4588 (1981 Series), a resolution of the Council of the'City of San
Luis Obispo granting approval of tentative map for Minor Subdivision
No. 80 -174 with: revision to finding No. 2 so that it reads "...permitted
by the C -N Zone." and revisions to condition No. 5 requiring the sub-
divider to also install street trees, and adding the words "if access
is permitted to parcel B." to the end of the paragraph. In addition,
condition No. 6 is revised to read, '...city standards along Broad and
Alphonso Street frontages of parcels A and B..."
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4. FINAL MAP FOR MINOR SUBDIVISION 79 -08
Council considered the final map for Minor Subdivision 70 -08 to create
two lots from one lot located at 2761 Johnson Avenue; Ken Smee, subdivider.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, stated that the Public Services
Department had reviewed.the final map and all conditions of the approved
tentative map had been met with the.exception of condition 3 which requires
the subdivider to install a fire hydrant on the southwesterly side of
Johnson Avenue to the approval of the Fire Department. After talking
with the Fire Chief he would recommend that a $3,800 bond be posted to
include installation of sewer lateral, driveway and fire hydrant. This
included the $1,000 to guarantee installation of separate sewer lateral
for parcel 2 per condition number 8.
Ken Smee, subdivider, stated that he was unaware.of the.fire hydrant .
requirement but that he had no problem with any conditions of approval
of the tentative map and urged the Council's approval.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Mayor Billig, the following
resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4589 (1981 Series), a resolution
of the Council of__the City of San Luis Obispo granting approval of the
final map of Minor Subdivision SLO- 79 -08, located at 2761 Johnson Avenue_
with amendment to include fire hydrant installation.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
5. TENTATIVE MAP FOR TRACT 996
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recom-
mendation to approve the tentative map for Tract 996 to create a 5 -lot
residential subdivision located at 675 Lincoln Street, Ray Bunnell,
subdivider.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, stated that the Planning
Commission on a 3 -0 -2 vote recommended that the Council adopt the
resolution granting approval of tentative map subject to findings and
conditions listed in the resolution.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Ray Bunnell, subdivider, stated that he was in agreement with all conditions
stated in the resolution with the exception of condition No. 7 requiring
the sewer easement which he would like'to see as shown to be an optional
condition.
Jerry Peters, 523 Hill Street and property owner, was concerned that
his home and others in the neighborhood would be devalued by allowing
this project.to be developed as it would take their view away. He would
rather see this area as open space or used for park development.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by
Councilman Dunin, the following resolution be introduced: Resolution
No. 4590 (1981 Series), a resolution of the council of the city of San
Luis Obispo granting approval of tentative map for Tract No. 996, located
at 675 Lincoln Street with condition No. 7 to remain optional.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Dunin, Bond and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
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6. TENTATIVE MAP FOR TRACT 940
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommend-
ation-to approve the tentative map for Tract 940 to create a ten -lot res-
sidential subdivision located at 1531 Andrews Street, Anthony Wolf, subdivider.
Mayor Billig stated that as Councilman.Settle was unable to attend this .
evening, he had submitted a memorandum that read as follows: "It is my
recommendation that the tract map for Tract 940 be continued because of
the problem of drainage and traffic. In addition, in the issue of hill-
side development as it relates to the proposed hillside development plan
has not yet been adequately resolved. Further environmental determination
should be made on this property from my-observations. It has also come
to my attention that there is considerable neighborhood opposition regarding
the above mentioned point. She continued that she asked the Council how
they wished to deal with the matter. Would they prefer to take.testimony
and continue it for final action later or make a decision this evening.
Council decided to take testimony and get further information from staff
and the consultant.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Dan Lloyd, of Merriam, Deasey, and Whisenant and representing Anthony Wolf
and Steve Hansen, spoke in support of the proposed development and responded
to concerns regarding the drainage and traffic issues.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, felt that staff had addressed..the
problem of drainage but felt that it was only a minor increase and would
not sufficiently cause problems to the development.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, did not feel that the ten
houses planned for this area would not have a significant impact on traffic.
Randall Cruikshanks, 1792 Conejo Street, was concerned that this area was
subject to wild fire hazards and was afraid that this development would
bring in many more children to the area, children who may be playing with:.:.
matches and, therefore, there would be a higher risk for fire.
Henry Engen stated that the Planning Commission had discussed this problem
and had a condition of the map that the gouses have wooden roofs and that
a green belt be established along the perimeter of the property. Two
' additional fire hydrants were also to be installed along with larger water
mains.
Dick.Minor, Fire Chief, felt that sufficient..steps had been taken to mitigate
the fire hazards. He explained the areas prevailing winds and how danger-
ous a fire was or want in this area.
Bob Knight, neighbor of Dr. Wolf, living at the corner of Conejo and Andrews
Street, was concerned about drainage at this corner. All water drains
towards Andrews Street and if an additional outlet was not installed, he
was afraid that this property could become flooded during heavy rains.
Christopher Helenieus, 1789 Conejo Avenue, submitted a petition to the
City Council signed by 39 residents of Escuela Alta Tract which basically
acknowledged the owners right to develop their property but stated their
concerns in three areas that would have specific affects on the surround-
ing neighborhoods, which were (1) fire hazards. They felt the area was
subject to wild fire hazards and even with oral assurances by the Plan-
ning Commission would be adequate. (2) Drainage. They stated that .
several areas surrounding the proposed development were subject to flooding
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and excess surface water runoff in heavy rain. They urged the Council to
ensure the further study of surface water flow and impact and incorporate
any recommendations into the plan. (3) Traffic. The development as cur-
rently configured, had only one point of ingress and egress which was on
Andrews Street. The estimated increased traffic directly resulting from
the development they felt was considerable and would like to see this
matter given additional attention.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, felt that staff had addressed..the
problem of drainage but felt that it was only a minor increase and would
not sufficiently cause problems to the development.
Henry Engen, Community Development Director, did not feel that the ten
houses planned for this area would not have a significant impact on traffic.
Randall Cruikshanks, 1792 Conejo Street, was concerned that this area was
subject to wild fire hazards and was afraid that this development would
bring in many more children to the area, children who may be playing with:.:.
matches and, therefore, there would be a higher risk for fire.
Henry Engen stated that the Planning Commission had discussed this problem
and had a condition of the map that the gouses have wooden roofs and that
a green belt be established along the perimeter of the property. Two
' additional fire hydrants were also to be installed along with larger water
mains.
Dick.Minor, Fire Chief, felt that sufficient..steps had been taken to mitigate
the fire hazards. He explained the areas prevailing winds and how danger-
ous a fire was or want in this area.
Bob Knight, neighbor of Dr. Wolf, living at the corner of Conejo and Andrews
Street, was concerned about drainage at this corner. All water drains
towards Andrews Street and if an additional outlet was not installed, he
was afraid that this property could become flooded during heavy rains.
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Marian Sinsheimer stated that her home was behind Dr. Wolf's and was also
concerned with the fire hazard.
Dan.Lloyd, MDW, felt that the subdivider had taken extreme mitigation
measures and the contributions that he was giving to the City far out-
weighed the negative side effects.
Dr. Steven Hansen supported Dr. Wolf and felt
several previous
but he felt that
of the problems
that the City had seen
development plans for this area that had been unacceptable,
this development was a good one and would mitigate many
that are already in existence.
Councilwoman Dovey still had her reservations. She was fairly satisfied
with the mitigation of the traffic. She was concerned that Mrs. Sin -
sheimer's problems be looked into further, questioned if it would be
possible to have a surface survey conducted by an architect in the field
as an additional safeguard.
Councilman Dunin stated that although generally he was against having EIRs
done on all developments that this might have been one project where
an EIR could have been used effectively. He was somewhat concerned with
the fire hazards still, especially as there was only one access to the
development. He did feel the drainage was a real problem and needed to
be addressed further. He was concerned with the trees on lot 10 and
having the drainage ditch put in which.was not even to be cemented in.
Councilman Bond was concerned with the fire hazards. He would like to
see the possibility of sprinklers put on all roofs.
Mayor Billig agreed with all of the concerns expressed by the other
Councilmembers additionally with the long time maintenance of swales.
She felt this was a serious problem and should be addressed. She also
felt the sprinklers were a good idea.
Upon.general. consensus Council continued public hearing for tentative
map for Tract 940 for additional information from staff on drainage,
traffic, fire hazards, and other concerns expressed by Council this
evening. Motion carried, all ayes.
9:00 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess. 9:30 p.m. Council reconvened,
Councilman Settle absent.
7. DOWNTOWN HOUSING CONVERSION LAW
Council held a public hearing to consider a proposed Downtown Housing Con-
version Ordinance which would require Planning Commission and /or City
Council approval before downtown housing areas, offices, stores or other
commercial uses (continued.from 8/4/81).
Geoff Grote, Acting City Administrator, stated that there was two draft
ordinances. Ordinance No. 1 required a hearing by the City Council in
order to secure a conversion permit. The second ordinance required a
hearing by both the Planning Commission and the City Council. He would
suggest that if the Council choose to pass either of the ordinances, that
the following working be substituted:
A. Vacation of unit. Each tenant shall have the right to remain not less
than sixty days until approval of a conversion permit. The City Council
may grant an extention of.this right.to remain for a period of time not
to exceed an additional thirty days.
B. No Increase In Rent. A tenant's rent shall not be increased during
the period provided in (A).above.
C. Relocation Compensation. .City Council may require that the applica=
tion compensate all displacements with the.costs incurred by those tenants
in relocating. Such relocation assistance shall be the actual cost in-
curred by the tenant for the transportation of all personal property in
the unit being vacated provided such cost shall not exceed $350.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open. No one appeared for or
against the proposed ordinance. Mayor Billig declared the public hearing
closed.
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August 18, 1981 - 7:00 P.M.
Page 13
After considerable discussion by the City-Council, Councilman Dunin
moved and Mayor Billig seconded that the following ordinance in introduced
in print: Ordinance No. 901 (1981 Series), an ordinance of the City of
San Luis Obispo to establish permit requirements for the conversion to
non - residential use of housing in portions of the central business district..
where the amendments to Section 9906 should make reference to relocation
compensation and to include any vacation of unit that portion of the
material that requires a 90 day period of time before tenants can be
forced to move.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Bond
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
8. PROHIBITION OF PARKING - PEACH STREET
Council held a public hearing to consider the prohibition of parking on
the south side of Peach Street between Johnson and Pepper.
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, stated that it had been the Council's
policy in the past to have a public hearing when parking must be eliminated
on residential streets. He stated that the traffic committee had looked
at this narrow street and felt that the parking problem at this location
due to the narrow street was identified as a safety hazard. It did not
allow sufficient room for the emergency.vehicles access. He would recommend
that the Council adopt a resolution prohibiting parking on the south side
of Peach Street to Pepper Street and establishing this portion on Peach
Street as a fire lane.
William P. Inman, 1344 Mill Street, stated that he was opposed to elimination
of parking on one side of the street as he was afraid that this would
create faster thru traffic and as a result, more accidents. He would
strongly urge the City Council to leave the street as presently exists.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, and seconded
by Mayor Billig, to adopt a resolution to prohibit parking on the south
side of.Peach Street between Johnson Avenue and Pepper Street.with the
request that staff remain aware of the traffic problems as a result of
this action.
After additional discussion this motion was withdrawn and suggested it be
continued to the next regular meeting after additional reports by staff.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilman Dunin, to deny the
request for prohibiting parking on one side of Peach Street.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
9. ORDINANCE 897 - REZONING SAN LUIS MOUNTAIN
t Council held a public hearing to consider the final passage of Ordinance
No. 897, an ordinance amending the official zone map of the City to rezone
property at the foot of San Luis Mountain west of Highway. 101 from R -1
R -4 and C -R -S to A/C 20; Maino and Madonna owners.
Vic Montgomery, representing the applicant, again urged the Council not
to put this property in a agricultural zone but rather rezone it to
conservation agriculture as the A/C 20 would be a permanent open space
zoning.
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August 18, 1981 - 7:00 P.M.
Page 14
Mike Maino, property owner, agreed with comments made by Mr. Montgomery.
After brief discussion it was moved by Mayor Billig, seconded -by "Councilwoman
Dovey, that Ordinance No. 897 be given final passage, to rezone the property
to A/C 20.
Finally adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Bond
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
On motion of Mayor Billig, seconded by Councilman Bond, that the City
initiate general plan amendments to interim agricultural for this property
for the May general plan hearing if the Hillside Development Specific
Plan was not ready.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
10. REVISED ELECTION CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS
Council considered amending the 1976 Election Campaign Regulations
Ordinance (0678) to amend the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code article 2,
chapter 8.
Pam Voges, City Clerk, stated that the Council had appointed an ad hoc
committee to reevaluate the city campaigns regulation ordinance created
in 1976. This ordinance would expire in December of 1981 if it was not
readopted. She stated that the committee had met four times and they
had determined that the ordinance was a good one but there were a few
areas needing review. The two most notable being:
1) Block Ticket Purchasers, those individuals who purchase tickets
for a fund raising event such as a B -B -Q which exceeds the $10
anonymous limit and then distributing them to family and friends
but still being shown as an anonymous contribution,.and-
2) not raising the $10 anonymous limit even with the extreme inflationary
increases since 1976.
They were suggesting the Council look at this $10 limit again after
the November 1983 election.
She stated that a minority report was also submitted by Peg Pinard regarding
block ticket purchasers;-
Ken Schwartz, Chairperson of that committee, again reviewed those changes
made by the committee and was available for any questions the Council
might have.
Councilman Dunin stated that he was concerned that the deadline date
was moved up Wednesday noon to Tuesday at 5:00 P.M. for receiving additional
contributions for the candidate over $10.
Councilman Bond stated that he would like to see clarification regarding
contributions of $10 or less and claimed to be anonymous and received
from any contributor outside the City limits, the name to be listed.
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Peg Pinard, Commissioner on the-Election Campaign Committee, stated
that she would like to see even stronger regulations written into the
ordinance regarding enforcement of contributors of $10 or less and who
wish to remain anonymous.
On motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the following
ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 901 (1981 Series), an ordinance
City Council Minutes
August 18, 1981 - 7:00 P.M.
Page 15
of the council of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the Campaign
Regulations Ordinances.
Introduced on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dovey, and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Dunin
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
On a motion of Councilman Bond, seconded by Mayor Billig to direct the
City Attorney to research the inclusion of language "that contributions
received from outside the City in any amount be listed ".
11. SOLAR WATER HEATING REGULATIONS
Council considered a draft ordinance requiring certain facilities.to
employ Solar Water Heating.
Pam Switzer, representing P.G. &E., stated that P.G. &E. had a Solar Energy
Task Force and they would like to have the City's draft submitted to
them for additional input before the Council adopted this ordinance.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she would like an additional list be included
defining recreational and theraputic pools.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Mayor Billig that the draft
ordinance be given to P.^,. &E. Solar Energy Task Force for additional
comments and reports by staff, including suggested changes by Council.
:::Motion carried, Councilman Settle absent.
' E -1 REPAIRS TO DIGESTER AT WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Dave Romero, Public Services Director, stated that in the past
week operators at the Waste Water Treatment Plant stated that the
propellers were not operating properly for digestor =number!l: and
that gas was escaping which could create a hazardous situation.
He stated that the City was about to award a contract for overhaul
and major repairs of digestor number 3. That contract would start
within several weeks and the work would probably extend into the
fall. He felt that digestor number 1 should be repaired immediately
or wait until digestor number 3 contract was completed. However,
that would risk a major breakdown in the digestor process.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Bond, seconded
by Councilman Dunin, that the following resolution was introduced:
Resolution No. 4591 (1981 Series), a resolution of the Council
of the City of San Luis Obispo declaring repairs to the No. 1
digestor at the city sewer plant to be urgent and awarding the
contract for repairs to said digestor to the low bidder, R. Baker
Construction Company in the amount of $8,980.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Bond, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilman Settle
E -2 RECOMMENDATION FROM LAFCO
Geoff Grote stated that LAFCO was recommending two conditions of
interest to the Council. It was their opinion that annexation
of the streets should also include annexation of the new post
office on Madonna Road, and LAFCO recommended that the City not
have authority to control access to the streets (i.e. curb cuts).
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Page 16
After brief discussion, it was general consensus by the Council
that the Community Development Director be directed to represent
the City at the LAFCO meeting and express City concerns opposing
annexation of the Post Office site on Madonna Road.
E -3 COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR OF MEMPHIS, TENN.
Upon discussion and general consensus, staff was directed to work
with Cal Trans on better freeway signing to the City of San Luis
Obispo, first investigating other similar areas, i.e. Oregon State.
E -4 INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER BOX ON BROAD STREET
Mayor Billig reported that she had received a communication from
Peg Pinard asking that the City Council act to adopt a resolution
asking the State to reroute 227 from Higuera to South Street.
She stated that recent activities have shown that the City needed
to get on the legislative agenda in order to stop some "matter
of course" State highway "improvements ". She felt that an example
of this was the recent "outhouse" looking traffic signal monitor
recently installed at the easterly corner of Buchon and Broad Street.
Peg Pinard added that the State legislative session would be ending
September 15, 1981 and would not reconvene until next year. She
would therefore like to get this to the State for consideration
during this legislative session. That is why she asked to have
this brought up this evening.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman Bond, and seconded
by Mayor Billig to send a letter to the proper State authorities
notifying them of concerns regarding installation of traffic signal
controllers, in particular, at Broad and Pismo and asking them
to hold off further installations until the City has completed
the circulation element.
Further staff directed that a letter be sent to Carol Hallet
requesting this item be added to the legislative agenda.
Motion carried, Councilman Settle absent.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, Mayor Billig
adjourned the meeting at 12:30 A.M. until Tuesday, August 31,.19 . 81 at 12:00 P.M.
to discuss the Edna -Islay Spefic Plan and the EIR appeal.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL ON:��
8/18/81 P mela Voges, Ci C rk
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M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 1981 - 12:10 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Ron Dunin, Allen Settle, and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: GlennaDeane Dovey, One Vacancy